Jiva Goswami quote

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On 19 Jun 2000, Bhakti Vikasa Swami wrote:

 

> Jiva Goswami writes, "Devotees who give shelter to others are to be

> especially respected." I heard this from Jaya Pataka Maharaja. Does anyone

> have the quote reference?

 

Dear and respected Maharaja,

 

PAMHO at your lotus feet. AGTSP.

 

I have seen this in Sri Krishna Bhajanamrita of Narahari Sarakara. I do not

know whether HH Jayapataka Swami Maharaj had this in mind when he mentioned

this.

 

>From Sri Krishna Bhajanamrita:

 

Verse 42

All Vaisnavas are considered as guru or spiritual master.

 

Verse 43

Amongst all of the Vaisnavas the initiating guru (diksa-guru) and

instructing guru (siksa-guru) are special.

 

Verse 44

It is proper to offer these two *special* respect.

 

end quote.

 

So the Diksha Guru and Siksha Guru who give shelter to others are to

be *especially* respected.

 

Your humble servant,

Bhadra Govinda Das.(JPS)